This is a tutorial on how to make a steampunk or industrial lamp. You can use this for an everyday lamp, but it would look great in a haunted house--perhaps a mad scientist or Frankenstein theme.
Panel Lights:
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Faucet Valve Switch
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Dimmer Switch:
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Knobs:
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Spring with 1/2" Pipe:
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Vintage Edison Bulbs:
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Toggle Switch:
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Toggle Switch Plate:
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Copper plate:
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The smaller metal panel is just weldable sheet metal that has been rusted. Watch my mad scientist panel build video for tips on how to rust this quickly so it looks cool.
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When done, protect it with a clear coat:
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All pipe and fittings are black 1/2 pipe (Ace hardware and Home Depot carries this stuff)
For the gears, just search eBay using these key words: steampunk gears industrial iron sprocket lamp
For the cord, just search eBay for vintage lamp cord sold by the foot. There are tons of options (the wire I use is basic two-wire).
22 сен 2024